Originally Posted by
camelride
as far as waterproof, i can line it with a kitchen trash bag and roll the top as you would a dry bag and achieve the same result, correct? maybe i'm missing some positive aspect of having a waterproof pannier.
Does rain deter you from touring? If it doesn't, you'll want either waterproof panniers or rain covers. It sucks when you have to dress in wet clothing at the end of the day, and it's nice to have a safe place to keep papers (cue sheets, receitps, journal, train schedules, etc).
If you're going to go the route of lining the inside, I'd suggest getting large ziploc bags. They're inexpensive, and easy to reseal. You can also use waterproof camping stuff sacks if you want something more permenant.